An Atlanta-area man dubbed the “Grasp of Disguise” is accused of robbing 10 shops at gunpoint throughout his months-long “reign of terror.”
Tracy Daryl Mingo, 33, of Faculty Park, Ga., was arraigned Thursday on 20 federal counts tied to the alleged robberies, which happened between October 2025 and January 2026, in accordance with the Division of Justice.
Mingo allegedly focused Circle Ok, Subway and Household Greenback shops in Faculty Park, Decatur, East Level, Fairburn, Marietta and Union Metropolis throughout his crime spree, focusing on the companies late at night time when few or no clients remained.
In every case, Mingo allegedly pulled a gun on retailer staff and demanded cash, prosecutors mentioned.
He additionally allegedly modified his look from theft to theft, carrying disguises that included outfits resembling a development employee, well being care skilled and safety guard.
“Throughout his months-long reign of terror, Mingo allegedly endangered the lives of greater than a dozen retailer staff throughout ten completely different places by robbing them at gunpoint,” US Lawyer Theodore S. Hertzberg mentioned.
“I’m pleased with the collaborative efforts of the FBI and our native police companions to establish Mingo and arrest him earlier than anybody was significantly harm,” Hertzberg added.
Investigators lastly caught up with Mingo on Jan. 2, when he was arrested as he gave the impression to be placing on the identical safety guard disguise he allegedly wore throughout a Circle Ok theft the night time earlier than.
The FBI and native police departments shared data throughout jurisdictions as they labored to establish the alleged robber.
“For months, Mingo allegedly used disguises in an try to evade identification and proceed focusing on harmless staff at gunpoint,” Marlo Graham, particular agent answerable for FBI Atlanta, mentioned.
“He underestimated the dedication of the investigators pursuing him and the energy of the partnerships that exist between the FBI and our state and native regulation enforcement companions,” Graham added.
A federal grand jury indicted Mingo on July 28 on fees together with Hobbs Act theft, tried Hobbs Act theft, brandishing a firearm throughout a criminal offense of violence and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
If convicted, Mingo faces a compulsory minimal sentence of 63 years in jail.
He stays within the custody of the US Marshals Service.
